How to get from Waukegan to Vernon Hills by bus and train?

From Waukegan to Vernon Hills by bus and train

To get from Waukegan to Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 562 bus from Jackson/Oak Crest station to Sheridan Rd & Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Vernon Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

295min$15.50
Bus - 562
562
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Vernon Hills
Leaves from Jackson/Oak Crest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Waukegan
    North Jackson Street
  • 2
    Bus - 562562
    Wait for bus
    562
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #330| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vernon Hills
    62 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vernon Hills
    Walk to
    Vernon Hills
    South Richard Court
    1.27 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Waukegan to Vernon Hills by bus and train via 565, UP-N and NCS

To get from Waukegan to Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Vernon Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

282min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Vernon Hills
Leaves from Grand Ave & Jackson St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave & Jackson St
    ID 18479
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #330| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vernon Hills
    62 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vernon Hills
    Walk to
    Vernon Hills
    South Richard Court
    1.27 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waukegan to Vernon Hills
The distance between Waukegan, Vernon Hills and Vernon Hills, Vernon Hills is approximately 71.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan to Vernon Hills by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vernon Hills – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Waukegan

Waukegan is located at North Jackson Street, Vernon Hills and the nearest public transit station is Jackson/Oak Crest.

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • Waukegan
  • North Chicago

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Jackson/Oak Crest
  • Jackson/Clayton
  • Jackson/Rogers
Public transit stations close to Vernon Hills, Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills is located at South Richard Court, Vernon Hills and the nearest public transit station is Prairie View.

Train stations close to Vernon Hills:

  • Prairie View
  • Vernon Hills
Related Routes

Alternative route from Waukegan to Vernon Hills by bus and train via 565, UP-N and NCS

To get from Waukegan to Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Vernon Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

282min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Vernon Hills
Leaves from Grand Ave & Jackson St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave & Jackson St
    ID 18479
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #330| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vernon Hills
    62 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vernon Hills
    Walk to
    Vernon Hills
    South Richard Court
    1.27 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Vernon Hills?

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line 562, Bus line UP-N, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waukegan to Vernon Hills?

    The alternative route takes 282 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Vernon Hills?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waukegan to Vernon Hills?

    The 562 bus line goes from Sheridan Rd & Washington St station near Waukegan in Waukegan to Sheridan Rd & Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Sheridan Rd & Washington St station near Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waukegan to Vernon Hills by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Waukegan in Waukegan and Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills by bus and train is about 4 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waukegan to get to Vernon Hills?

    Get on the 562 bus from the Sheridan Rd & Washington St stop near Waukegan in Waukegan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waukegan and Vernon Hills?

    Get off the bus at the Sheridan Rd & Washington St station, which is closest to Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waukegan to Vernon Hills?

    The ride from Waukegan to Vernon Hills costs $15.50.

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